The Breaking Point
Seen it?1950 | 97 min | Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or The Night of the Hunter, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
A fisherman with money problems hires out his boat to transport criminals.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 38K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz
- John GarfieldHarry Morgan
- Patricia NealLeona Charles
- Phyllis ThaxterLucy Morgan
- Juano HernándezWesley Park
- Wallace FordF.R. Duncan
- Edmon RyanRogers
- Ralph DumkeHannagan
- Guy ThomajanDanny
- William CampbellConcho
- Sherry JacksonAmelia Morgan